Esko living at its best in this well thought out, beautiful custom built home! The best of all worlds; an amazing school district, small town country vibe, but only 15 minutes from Downtown Duluth and all the city has to offer. Huge bonus, it's a mere 5 minutes to Jay Cooke State Park. A paved driveway winds back into this 5 acre parcel to the privately placed house, with a wraparound circular drive complete with abundant parking and a large three-car attached garage. You will be awe struck as you open the door to dramatic vaulted ceilings and a grand stair case that curves up to all the bedrooms on the second floor. The foyer welcomes you in, flows past the home office with French double doors and into the open concept living room with gas fireplace and extravagant kitchen with not one, but two center islands. One is so large it seconds as a table. Hickory cabinets galore, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and space beyond space. This truly will be the hub of the home and is perfect for large gatherings, family meals and homework. Off the kitchen are the formal dining room, main floor half bath and large mudroom leading to the garage with floor to ceiling storage cabinets perfect for all the seasonal wear, small kitchen appliances and pet supplies. The second floor features four spacious bedrooms to include a full master suite, a large full bathroom and a strategically placed laundry room where it is needed most. And bring on the fun as you go down to the walk-out basement! It features a very large family room with another gas fireplace, a large game room space complete with wet bar and full refrigerator, a Sauna, ¾ bath, a flex room perfect for a home gym, craft room, studio, 2nd home office, etc. , and access the back yard. The house has a 50 year roof, radiant in floor boiler heat, amply storage, a large deck, hot tub pad, garden shed, unground electric dog fence, a dog kennel, fruit trees, fire pit area, privacy and more. Make your appointment today.
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Market trends in 55733, MN
Last updated July 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
99.7%
1.0% MoM
Median sale price
$425K
$9K MoM
Avg. days on market
33d
18 days MoM
Recently sold homes
17
7 MoM
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Sale history for 65 Jay Cooke Rd
Date
Event
Price
LSAR #6109476
Oct 13, 2023
Sold
$646,000
$150/sq ft
Jul 21, 2023
Listed
$695,000
$161/sq ft
LSAR #6095288
Apr 30, 2021
Sold
$555,000
$128/sq ft
Mar 13, 2021
Listed
$575,000
$133/sq ft
Gorgeous custom built 4 bed, 4 bath home in Esko. This beautiful house is set back on 4.97 acres, it is wooded and private! The functional floor plan features an open kitchen with a huge island with seating all around, living room, formal dining room, large mud room and an office space. The master suite has a beautiful en-suite with a bath, featuring a soaking tub and separate shower and a huge walk-in closet. The 3 additional bedrooms are all on the upper level and offer generous closet space and great natural lighting. The lower level has a ton of entertaining space and features to include, a game room w/ pool table, sauna, work-out room and a spacious rec room. Do not miss your chance to call this one, home!
LSAR #6026083
Jun 28, 2017
Sold
$465,000
$108/sq ft
Nov 15, 2016
Listed
$474,900
$110/sq ft
+19
Stunning custom built home in Esko. Spacious 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom house nestled on 4.97 acres of wooded beauty. You'll fall in love with this home the minute you walk through the inviting entry. Amazing floor plan with open kitchen and main floor family room, formal dining room, large mud room and excellent office space all on the main level. The master suite has a beautiful en-suite with a gorgeous bath featuring soaking tub and separate shower plus a huge walk-in closet. Remaining bedrooms are all on this level and feature generous closet space and bright/light windows. The lower level highlights fun and entertaining space. Features include game room with pool table, sauna, work-out room and Rec. Room perfect for watching TV. The large attached 3 car garage, huge maintenance free deck, storage shed and amazing location finish off this beautiful home. 1 year Home Warranty included.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,922 (+6.5%)
$105,100 + $540,100
$645,200
2025
$7,436 (+10.2%)
$105,100 + $512,200
$617,300
2024
$6,750 (+1.5%)
$99,200 + $450,800
$550,000
2023
$6,652 (+7.3%)
$93,400 + $450,800
$544,200
2022
$6,200 (−1.1%)
$71,700 + $361,500
$433,200
2021
$6,270 (−5.9%)
$69,400 + $362,600
$432,000
2020
$6,662 (+4.8%)
$69,400 + $356,000
$425,400
2019
$6,358
$67,000 + $356,000
$423,000
2018
$6,352 (−6.1%)
$67,000 + $349,000
$416,000
2017
$6,764 (+6.6%)
$67,000 + $352,100
$419,100
2015
$6,346 (+9.2%)
$66,900 + $318,200
$385,100
2014
$5,812
$38,900 + $315,100
$354,000
Tax history for 65 Jay Cooke Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,922 (+6.5%)
$105,100 + $540,100
$645,200
2025
$7,436 (+10.2%)
$105,100 + $512,200
$617,300
2024
$6,750 (+1.5%)
$99,200 + $450,800
$550,000
2023
$6,652 (+7.3%)
$93,400 + $450,800
$544,200
2022
$6,200 (−1.1%)
$71,700 + $361,500
$433,200
2021
$6,270 (−5.9%)
$69,400 + $362,600
$432,000
2020
$6,662 (+4.8%)
$69,400 + $356,000
$425,400
2019
$6,358
$67,000 + $356,000
$423,000
2018
$6,352 (−6.1%)
$67,000 + $349,000
$416,000
2017
$6,764 (+6.6%)
$67,000 + $352,100
$419,100
2015
$6,346 (+9.2%)
$66,900 + $318,200
$385,100
2014
$5,812
$38,900 + $315,100
$354,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
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Lot size
4.97 Acres
Year renovated
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Carlton County
APN
78-020-6985
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
# of One Quarter Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Radiant, Floor Furnace
Interior Features
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Gas
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full
Exterior
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,880
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,440
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Steel Siding, Stone
Property Features
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 656 x 329
Lot Size Acres: 4.97
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,609
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Mound Septic, Private Sewer
Location
Schools Information
High School District: Esko #99
Location Information
Directions: Hwy 61 to Jay Cooke Road, home on right off of Mudek's Flooring entry
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4.97 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Carlton County
APN: 78-020-6985
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
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Around this home
Schools
Winterquist Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
Lincoln Secondary
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 91° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
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